“…Euglena species cells constitute a rich source of the b-1,3-glucan paramylon [1], proteins [2], polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, b-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E [3e6]. These cells are commonly used in fish aquaculture to improve the diet nutritional value [7,8], while bglucans have been tested for improving somatic growth in crustaceans and fish, e.g.…”